http://thehealthyeatingsite.com Recipes and information to help you eat healthier Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:54:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most popular legumes in the world, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) were one of the first crops to be cultivated. They are one of the tastiest and most versatile of the pulses. Chickpeas are also high in fiber and contain the phytonutrient isoflavone, which may help to prevent cancer. Chickpeas belong [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ Chickpeas are arguably the most delicious and versatile of all the legume family. They have enormous health benefits too. Using a crock pot is simply the easiest way to cook chickpeas (garbanzo beans), but the main reason I cook my chickpeas in a slow cooker is that they come out so beautifully tender. Once you’ve had [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/how-to-cook-chickpeas-in-a-slow-cooker/